Bill · H.R. 4177· House(119-HR-4177)
COPS Act
- Introduced
- 6/26/2025
- Last activity
- 6/26/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Tony Gonzales
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Curbing Offenses on Policing Services Act" or the "COPS Act," proposes changes to title 18 of the United States Code. The primary goal is to prevent the use of explosive materials to assault, resist, or impede certain officers or employees. It specifically targets amendments to Section 111. The legislation seeks to increase fines and lengthen prison sentences for these offenses.
Yes
Does this give the federal government more power?+2
The bill increases federal criminal penalties and fine thresholds.
The opposite
Does this shorten or soften prison sentences?-3
The bill increases prison sentences and fines, which is an expansion rather than a reform of sentencing.
Does this change how police departments operate?-2
The bill increases penalties for crimes against officers rather than implementing reformative policing measures.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?-2
The bill increases potential sentences and fines, which impacts the severity of due process outcomes.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased penalties for assault: By striking "one year" and inserting "two years," and striking "8 years" and inserting "10 years" in subsection (a), the bill increases the time individuals can face for certain offenses (Section 2, subsection (1)).
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Specific focus on explosives: The bill adds "explosive materials, as defined in section 841" to subsection (b), which addresses the use of such materials during an assault or resistance (Section 2, subsection (2)(A)).
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Higher financial penalties: The bill increases fines by striking "under this title" and inserting "up to $200,000" in subsection (a), and striking "shall be fined under this title" and inserting "shall be fined up to $500,000" in subsection (b) (Section 2, subsection (1)(A) and (2)(B)).
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Longer prison terms for specific offenses: The bill increases the penalty for specific offenses by striking "20 years" and inserting "25 years" in subsection (b) (Section 2, subsection (2)(C)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Increased criminal penalties: The bill increases the potential length of prison sentences and the amount of fines for individuals charged under these sections (Section 2).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Criminal Sentencing Reform-3Improves Policing Reform-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2Improves Due Process-2
- 6/26/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House